About USF

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the University of Saint Francis is a private, Catholic university enrolling 2,300 students in majors ranging from the liberal arts, to the creative arts, to the health sciences. Small class sizes, personal attention, and the freedom to explore your options—a USF education has a lot to offer. Visit our beautiful campus and see for yourself how you can be a part of the University of Saint Francis.

At a Glance

Founded:

1890 in Lafayette, Indiana. Moved to Fort Wayne in 1944.

Tradition:

We are a Catholic, Franciscan-sponsored, coeducational university in the liberal arts tradition.

Enrollment:

Approximately 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students. The majority of students are from the midwest, although students from other regions of the U.S. and foreign countries attend as well.

Denomination:

Roman Catholic

Colors:

Royal Blue and White

Championship Athletic Programs

16 athletic programs in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and our student-athletes have won five national championships in football, women’s and men’s basketball, and track and field.